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Deals in brief: Accel invests in Vite+ maker VoidZero, Rolo Robotics and Videotto raise seed funding, Coolmate completes Series C round, and more

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

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Ant Group is expanding its cross-border business from Hong Kong as the city rolls out initiatives to help Chinese enterprises expand overseas.

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Deals in brief: India’s Whatfix raises Series E funding, Supabase bags USD 80 million, Sleek secures debt financing to fuel growth, and more

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

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Deals in brief: Miniso purchases 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, Blackpanda secures Series A funding, Masdar to acquire Saeta Yield, and more

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Deals in brief: BNPL platform Qist Bazaar bags Series A funding, Doon raises USD 1.5 million, Satori Giants invests in Supafaya, and more

Deals in brief: ExceedData secures pre-Series B financing, Healius sells Lumus Imaging, India sees flurry of funding deals, and more

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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Deals in brief: DCM Ventures to sell Kuaishou shares, Momos raises Series A funding, five China deals, and more

Indonesia

Deals in brief: CarbonEthics secures seed funding, Wavemaker Partners backs Checkmate and Tour Amigo, Xero to acquire Syft Analytics, and more

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